A single shipment picked up at one time and place, unaccompanied by any other shipments from the same pickup site will be subject to a charge of $31.80 in addition to all other lawfully applicable charges. ABF's driver will make a diligent effort to write or stamp a declaration of the single shipment (e.g. single shipment or “S/S”) on all bill of lading copies when the shipment is tendered. However, such notation or lack thereof will not be a consideration in determining the application of this charge.

Shipments weighing less than 500 pounds:
When the charge computed at actual weight and applicable rate, plus the single shipment charge, exceeds the charge computed at weight 500 pounds, without the single shipment charge, the latter basis will apply but in no case is the charge to be less than the applicable minimum charge plus the single shipment charge provided in this item.

Shipments weighing 500 pounds or more:
Compute the charge at actual weight and applicable rate without the single shipment charge but in no case is the charge to be less than the applicable minimum charge plus the single shipment charge provided in this item.

EXCEPTIONS: The charge will not apply:

1. in connection with TimeKeeper^® shipments or
2. on shipments tendered to ABF by the shipper at ABF's terminal dock.